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Epoxy paints are more robust, long lasting and radiant than typical concrete paints. The application of the epoxy floor paint consists of two parts primer and secondary and end up by applying a sealing coat. Following steps should be taken into account:

First step is to clean the floor. Before applying the epoxy resin paint coating the stain of oil and grease or another material should be remove. If the stain is hard to get rid of use a sandblaster. If there is an old layer of paint try to eradicate that. Use of high power grinder through the floor can make it smooth and leveled an ideal for the epoxy floor painting.

Another most important thing to analyze is moisture. It is necessary to perform a moisture test before applying the floor coatings. For this purpose take a sheet of plastic tape it to the floor in such a way that air cannot enter under the sheet. For a minimum time of twenty four hours leave the sheet as it is. Then check if there is any moister inside the sheet, if sheet is dry epoxy resin paint will adhere the floor properly. Read more at http://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/compliance/architectural-coatings/coating-category-definitions

Cover the surrounding by some plastic so that paint won’t splash on walls. Fully ventilate the area of the resin flooring. For this purpose open the doors and windows and also you can use an exhaust fan. Wipe the floor with stiff broom and in the end rinse the floor with plenty of water and let the floor dry completely.

Now mix the ingredients of epoxy paint and stir to get a uniform paint mixture. Add hardener to the up to the required amount and leave for thirty minutes.

Now to apply the primer coat you require usual painting tools like a paint tray and brush. By using a minimum of 3 inch wide brush. Now evenly apply the coating across the entire surface of the floor. Working in small sections first lengthwise and then crosswise will be helpful and let you cover the floor in orderly manner and to avoid any kind of mess. Now let the floor dry for at least 24 hours.

Now to apply second layer of epoxy resin floor finisher make sure that primer layer has dried completely. Merge the hardener in the topcoat and carefully and thoroughly blend it. Leave the mixture so that chemical reaction takes place for twenty to thirty minutes. Now using the paint tools apply the second layer of epoxy finisher on the floor in evenly and uniform manner. Let this layer dry for 72 hours at least.

Once these steps are done your floor is ready to use. New Resin flooring will give the area a novel and bright look. Apply epoxy floor paint is not a difficult task yet it take consideration of many undertakings like the mixing of chemicals and the uniform spread of paint across the floor. If you will succeed in performing these jobs accurately then defiantly the result will make you happier and satisfied. Click here to read more info about epoxy floor paint.

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